Join us for the Pre-walk event for a brief program. We will have a short welcoming program and then give people the opportunity to come into the mosque on the men or women’s prayers to observe the prayers. Walkers are also welcome to join in the prayers if they like. There is also an option to board the buses until we leave the mosque.

Walk or park your cars at Al Aqsa. Two buses will transport people to West Oak Lane where we will be walking, talking, and having a sit-down meal at Masjidullah.

Al Aqsa will be adding a new program to its line up called Aqsa Family Fun Nite. This program will be an opportunity for families to come to the mosque and enjoy special programs. Rather than have one program fit for all, we believe tailoring programs for each group is more fun and engaging. Not only having clubs for kids and teens, but for mom’s too! Sorry there is not structured program for the men & fathers, but the mosque is a place for everyone. Men are more than welcome to help coach the boys or participate in other ways.

The idea to have a family night at the mosque is not a new one, but it has come to more urgency since the death of our father, Abu Al Adeeb, God rest his soul. My sister Nabila Ibrahim (Director of Saturday School) and I wanted to develop a program to keep his legacy alive. The idea of establishing a time for families to unite at the mosque and develop a strong Muslim identity seemed like the right choice. We know he would be pleased that a fun, yet structured program like this would liven the mosque with families all to wanting to come closer to Allah. Interestingly enough, we are fortunate to have many volunteers who would also like to cherish his memory and also serve the community. We are grateful to the many friends and supporters who will be working with us in this program. We ask Allah to give you blessings in this world and the Hereafter.

There are six clubs:

Aqsa’s Kids Club 5-7 years

Aqsa Girls Club 8-12 years

Aqsa Teen Girls Club 13+ years

Aqsa Boys Club 8-12 years

Aqsa Boy Teens Club 13+ years

Aqsa’s Moms club

Participants will:

Come together for the sake of Allah.

Establish a sense of belonging and connectedness.

Learn life building skills.

Provide a safe space to discuss vital issues and gain peer support.

Have an outlet for sports and creativity.

Enjoy fitness and beauty techniques.

Learn more about Islam in a fun way.

Definitely Have fun!

We will be charging a small fee of $10 per person to secure a seat. The snacks, materials and costs will be provided by the program. Structure is one of the most important elements of this program. Although we would like everyone to have a great time, we have established rules and guidelines for all participants. Spaces are limited so please sign up ASAP.

Registration Friday, 3/31/17 in the basement area!! Come by from 6-8 p.m. to sign up! Open House includes sign up and social time with staff and participants. Coffee and refreshments will be available!

PHILADELPHIA – December 29, 2016 – Streets Dept announces ​C​ollective Action, a silent art auction to raise money for 10 local and national social justice organizations that will be on the front lines during Trump’s presidency. The auction will take place the weekend prior to Trump’s inauguration on Saturday, January 14th, 2017 from 6-9pm at 990 Spring Garden Street in Philadelphia, PA. ​ Collective Action seeks to raise $20,000 thanks to the generous donations of over 100 Philadelphia-area artists who’ve donated work​.

(*Please note: neither this event nor its organizers are directly affiliated with any of the organizations listed. These organizations have not officially endorsed this event. Collective action is an independent endeavor seeking to provide support for groups fighting for social justice.)

The initial idea for Collective Action came from Grace Ahn the week after the election. After reaching out to and brainstorming with the other four co-organizers, our auction was originally planned to take place in mid-December at a small local bar with about 10 artists and a fundraising goal of $2,500. After a single call-to-artists on Facebook, however, we collectively received messages from well over 150 local artists who were interested in contributing work​. Elated, we then pushed back the auction to the week of Trump’s inauguration, when we feel people’s discontentment at the reality of Trump’s Presidency will lead to an increased desire for protest and action. We found a much larger venue. And we raised our fundraising goal!

The minimum bids and ‘buy now’ prices for our 100+ donating artists’ work range widely, which means we will likely have work you can buy/bid on no matter what price range you’re working with. ​

Collective Action is a direct response to the election of Donald Trump and to the increasingly dangerous, self-serving people he has brought into his administration​. We (the organizers) are eager to do something. To do something to combat what will likely be right-(possibly “alt-right”)-leaning policies. And to defend the progress we as a country have made, and fight for the progress we still need to make. We see that many other Philadelphians feel this same hunger for constructive action, and we invite anyone ready to defend progressive American values to join us!

Al-Aqsa Islamic Society would like to extend our Thanks to all those who contacted the mosque in light of the recent election. Many have called the mosque and left messages, in addition to those who have emailed and offer their time, support, and donations. We put our trust in God and pray He will provide safety and tranquility for all. While there are millions who supported Trump and his hateful rhetoric, there are also millions who voted against him. We pray that all goodness in the world will prevail over evil. We Thank our neighbors and friends for their continued support. We ask that those who would like to help in efforts to learn more about Muslims, attend workshops and events, or donate to a cause that helps defend the rights of Muslims across the nation, to please check out CAIR organization. The Council on American Islamic Relations: CAIR-Philadelphia.

Saturday School has started, but they are still taking registration for students up until October 28, 2017. Please come by the office (Through door by basketball court and office is first door to the left) by 11:45 to check for availability and register your child for classes. Please contact the Director Sis Nabila at 215 808-0137 for more information.

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Al-Aqsa Islamic Academy

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Arab American CDC

The Arab American CDC works with Al-Aqsa to help assist the community with various social services such as helping aquire low income utility assistance, government benefits, tax returns, immigration, legal services, youth programs, affordable housing and much more. The AACDC office is conveniently located in the mosque. For more information, contact office manager Amna Ahmad (215)765-0607 or visit www.arabamericancdc.org